Theodore

Theodore

Theodore ♂ From the French form of the Greek name Theodōros, derived from theos ‘god’ + dōron ‘gift’. The name was popular among early Christians and was borne by several saints.

Short forms: Theo, Ted.
Pet form: Teddy.
Cognates: German, Danish: Theodor. Dutch: Theodoor. Norwegian, Swedish: Teodor. French: Théodore. Spanish, Portuguese, Italian: Teodoro. Russian: Feodor, Fyodr. Polish: Teodor. Bulgarian: Todor. Finnish: Teuvo. Hungarian: Tivadar, Tódor. Latvian: Teodors.

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Theodore

Theodore For Russian rulers thus named, use Feodor.

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Théodore

Théodore ♂ (French) From Greek. See Theodore.

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Theodore

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